MOST COMMON

EDIBLE
FRESHWATER
FISHES IN KERALA

1. MILK FISH

Vernacular Name: Poomeen

Scientific Name: Chanos chanos (Forsskal, 1775)

Milk fish are low in cholesterol. Saturated fat is one cause

of the blockage of arteries leading to coronary heart

disease. By eating fish regularly is one way a good diet to

prevent coronary heart disease. This fish also contains

omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids can prevent blood

clotting granule cells, thus reducing the risk of

arteriosclerosis and prevent coronary heart disease. Fatty

 acids in milk hypocholesterolemic characteristics that

lower blood cholesterol levels. Having the ability to

enhance the immune system and is important for fetal

brain development is also developing another neuron

system.

1. TILAPIA

Vernacular Name: Tiloppi/Piloppi

Scientific Name: Oreochromis mossambicus

Tilapia is highly valued as a freshwater food source due to

its many beneficial qualities, which are attributed to its

wealth of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including

significant amounts of protein, omega-3 fatty acids,

selenium, phosphorous, potassium, vitamin B12, niacin,

vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid .One of the most

prominent minerals found in tilapia is phosphorous, which

is an essential mineral for human health, as it is a vital

 part of the development and growth of bone matter. It is

also a necessary element in the maintenance of the teeth

and nails, keeping them strong and durable well into your

old age. Phosphorous can help prevent osteoporosis, which

is the degradation of bone mineral density often suffered

by people as they age.

2. CATLA

Vernacular Name: Catla/Katala

Scientific Name: Catla catla

Eating fish as a regular part of a balanced diet has been

shown to ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, a

condition which causes the joins to swell up. Recent

research has also found a link between omega-3 fats and

osteoarthritis, suggesting that eating more seafood could

help to prevent the disease. Eating oil-rich fish regularly

can help to keep the eyes bright and healthy. A recent

study has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids can help to

protect the eyesight of those suffering from age-related

 macular degeneration (AMD), a condition which causes the

retina to degenerate and the eyesight to become blurred.

Fish and shellfish also contain retinol, a form of vitamin A

which boosts night vision.

3. ROHU

Vernacular Name: Rohu

Scientific Name: Labeo rohita

Eating fish as a regular part of a balanced diet has been shown

to ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, a condition

which causes the joins to swell up. Recent research has also

found a link between omega-3 fats and osteoarthritis,

suggesting that eating more fish could help to prevent the

disease.

1. MULLET

Vernacular Name: Kanambu/Thirutha

 Scientific Name:Chelon parsia, C.macrolepis,Liza

tade, Mufil cephalus

2. PEARL SPOT

Vernacular Name: Karimeen

Scientific Name: Etroplus suratensis( Bloch,1790)

HEALTH BENEFITS

Karimeen is a highly nutritive food. It contains low fat, high

protein, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D and riboflavin as

well as minerals like calcium and phosphorus. Regular

consumption of fish is heart-healthy as it helps lower blood

pressure.It is a low-fat, high-protein food, rich in omega 3 fatty

acids, which keep our heart and brain healthy.This variety is

also rich in Vitamin D and riboflavin, as well as in minerals

such as calcium and phosphorus.

3. ORANGE CHROMIDE

Vernacular Name: Pallathi

Scientific Name: Pseudetroplus maculates (Bloch,

1795)

This is highly valued as a freshwater food source due to its

many beneficial qualities, which are attributed to its

wealth of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, including

significant amounts of protein, omega-3 fatty acids,

selenium, phosphorous, potassium, vitamin B12, niacin,

vitamin B6, and pantothenic acid